Meet D.C.'s most dedicated chess teacher
Vaughn Bennett is fighting to give young Black students an equal shot at competitive chess.
Holiday-themed events abound with markets, parties, light shows, a circus performance, the Gay Men's Chorus, and a photo opp with Krampus.
Holiday festivities, live performances, cultural fests, and more happenings for your weekend.
A hoop dancing performance, tree lighting, holiday markets, and more happenings for this Thanksgiving weekend.
Catch a play, start holiday shopping, get out on the ice, and lots more to get into.
Head to a hair show and after party, peruse pottery from local ceramic artists, or look inward at a journaling workshop.
Community is important right now: attend a post-election gathering space, make new friends, go to a sound bath.
Decorate sugar skulls, catch a classic film, and explore a mansion with more than 80 secret doors.
A Palestinian film festival, a Black tattoo convention, a Halloween drag brunch, and more happenings for this last October weekend.
Celebrate Howard’s 100th homecoming, learn about worm composting, and attend a Turkish dance party this weekend.
Celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month, drink craft brews at Snallygaster, and indulge at the 2024 Oyster Wars.
Reclaim 7th Street NW from cars, see ballet underground, and go on an architecture cruise in D.C. this weekend.
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